Eyes Closed (Halsey song)

"Eyes Closed"
Promotional single by Halsey
from the album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom
Released May 4, 2017 (2017-05-04)
Format Digital download
Genre Electro
Length 3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Eyes Closed" is a song by American singer and songwriter Halsey from her second studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. It was released on May 4, 2017 by Astralwerks as the album's first promotional single.[1]

Background

Halsey announced on March 7, 2017 the release month and title of her second studio album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, set for release in June.[2] About the album's sound, she opted for a more mainstream-oriented sound, saying: "I am more than capable of writing radio music and hopefully I'll put my money where my mouth is on this album."[3] The song was premiered on May 4, 2017 on Apple Music's Beats 1 along an interview with host Zane Lowe and director Baz Luhrmann, being later released on digital retailers and streaming platforms.[4]

Composition

The track was written by Halsey and The Weeknd and the song's producers Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat and Happy Perez. It has been described as dark and sinister-sounding synth-y electro.[5]

Critical reception

Da'Shan Smith of Billboard described the song as a "pop flavoring with an upbeat instrumental that falls in line with electro-soft rock" and "a more cinematic, ballad".[6] PopCrush staff writers calls "Eyes Closed", "moody, chill-inducing".[7]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 62
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 73
France (SNEP)[10] 171
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[11] 5
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 48
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] 1

References

  1. ↑ "hopeless fountain kingdom (Deluxe) by Halsey on Apple Music". iTunes, Apple Music. June 2, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Halsey Announces New Album Title, Release Month". Billboard. March 7, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Halsey Talks Sci-Fi Breakup Album, Following Up Megahit 'Closer'". Rolling Stone. March 27, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  4. ↑ Smith, Da'Shan (May 4, 2017). "Halsey Laments Old Love and Keeps Her 'Eyes Closed' in Latest Single". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  5. ↑ Brittany Spanos (May 3, 2017). "Hear Halsey's Menacing New Song 'Eyes Closed' Co-Penned By The Weeknd". Rolling Stone.
  6. ↑ Smith, Da'Shan. "Halsey Laments Old Love and Keeps Her 'Eyes Closed' in Latest Single". Billboard. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Halsey Debuts 'Eyes Closed,' Co-Penned by The Weeknd". PopCrush. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #420". auspOp. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Halsey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 19, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  11. ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Halsey Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
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